Journeys in Africa

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—all other great wilderness areas are compared to this vast savannah. Wildlife numbers are awesome, but nothing like the numbers of the great migration. Journeys places you in the midst of this natural phenomenon where predator and prey are on a march for survival.

The name alone conjures up mysterious and exotic images. The architecture and backstory to this once powerful independent kingdom, is both amazing and horrifying. Outside the city, Zanzibar earns its “Spice Island” nickname due to the huge plantations that grow everything to make your cooking flavorful. Journeys final stop is to visit the highly endangered Red Colobus monkeys. Learn why these human-like primates eat dirt for survival.

All the essentials for going on, and having a successful safari are covered before our host gets a very special challenge—to find at least half of the “Big Twelve” on one safari drive. Four hours and six (6) very special animals—can he do it using his own rules for a successful safari?

Nicknamed the Garden of Eden, this volcanic caldera is home to over 25,000 big game animals. Here survival isn’t just a game—it’s a matter of life and death. You’ll witness one of the great acts of nature—buffalo, lion and hyena in a face-to-face struggle for dominance. Life in the crater can take surprising twists.

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and one of the most fascinating cities in Africa. On our visit we’ll see the colonial architecture of a bygone era and the ultra-modern side of town as well. We’ll learn the truth behind the “Out of Africa” story and our host gets eye-to-eye with some endangered giraffes.

This is definitely the land of the elephant. Large herds of pachyderms roam this marshy park putting on a show for whoever wants to watch. But that’s not the only big boys of this park—buffalo, lion and a host of hoofed game make this a wonder to behold.

This ancient ruined city, lost to history, was one of the most powerful in the world during its prime. The architectural sophistication and sheer size will amaze. Then Journeys heads out to the deep ocean for some big game fishing. Will we land the big one or return empty handed?

Featured in films and documentaries, the mane-less lions of Tsavo have a fierce reputation – man-eaters.  Journeys embarks on a photo hunt for these legendary beasts of the bush. In the process, we witness the raw power of the ghosts in the dark.

Gold, ivory and slaves drove the economy of the East coast of Africa 500 years ago. Join us as we explore the Portuguese and Arab roles in these horrific trade schemes. We’ll also investigate the pristine waters off the coast of the nearby National Park where our host dons a snorkel mask and comes face-to-face with the creatures of the coral reef.

The Great Rift Valley is actually where the continent of Africa is literally tearing itself apart. It’s a geologic phenomenon where one side is a rainforest full of colorful birds and strange monkeys and the other, a large lake centered on a vast plain. Two bordering eco-zones…double the wildlife.

To this day sisal, a rope making fiber plant, is a mainstay of the economy. Journeys tours the capital city of Tanzania and its diverse religious institutions before heading into sisal country. We’ll learn about the German influences and the seldom heard story of Livingstone’s final trip across Africa.

This is one of the few national parks in Africa where the bush meets the ocean. The big game of Africa face off with the creatures of the deep. Our host goes a little rogue for supper and tries his hand at surf netting prawns after spending a day looking for the elusive elephants of Saadani.

If there ever was a lost wildlife gem, it would be Mikumi.  Here many of the Big Twelve live their lives against the backdrop of one of the most scenic parks in Africa.  Bill takes a break from the wildlife safari to investigate the huge salt works at the edge of the park and how it may impact future conservation.